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The US Navy is redeploying its largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford, back to the United States from the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This move follows the ship’s response to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and is part of a reassessment of global force requirements, as announced by the US Sixth Fleet. The USS Gerald R. Ford, …

On January 1, Steamboat Willie, the first version of Mickey Mouse, became public domain, leading to an unforeseen development: the release of a horror film trailer titled “Mickey’s Mouse Trap.” The film appears to have been in the works for some time, directed by Jamie Bailey and penned by Simon Phillips. The trailer skillfully combines original Steamboat Willie footage with …

The Gaza Strip experienced intense shelling and missile strikes overnight into Tuesday, following a warning from the Israeli army that its conflict with Hamas, the territory’s ruling faction, will continue through 2024. Since the conflict’s onset three months ago, the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza has reported nearly 22,000 casualties, with extensive destruction across the besieged area. Despite global calls …

Taylor Swift has eclipsed the legendary Elvis Presley’s record for the most weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 as a soloist. This milestone was reached with the release of her re-recorded album “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” as announced by Billboard on Sunday. Swift has now tallied an impressive 68 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, …

During his match at the United Cup against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday, world number one Novak Djokovic faced a wrist issue but managed to secure a 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-1 victory, bringing Serbia to an even standing with the Czech Republic in the $10 million mixed team event. Djokovic, preparing for his bid for an 11th Australian Open title, showed signs …

French army minister Sebastien Lecornu, during a visit to a French UNIFIL contingent in Deir Kifa, expressed concerns about the escalating dangers of the UNIFIL’s mission amidst rising border tensions in south Lebanon. He met with Lebanese Army Chief Joseph Aoun on Monday to discuss the U.N. mission and strategies for ensuring the safety of both Lebanese and UNIFIL soldiers …

During a recent operation in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, Israeli soldiers killed four Palestinians. According to the Palestinian health ministry, these individuals were killed in the town of Azzun. The Wafa news agency reported that the fatalities occurred amidst clashes that broke out when Israeli troops conducted a raid in the area. The agency detailed that the Israeli …

Israeli artillery recently targeted areas around Kfarshouba, al-Dhayra, Tayr Harfa, and al-Naqoura, while Israeli warplanes attacked Maroun al-Rass in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military stated these actions were in response to missiles launched from Lebanon towards the Shlomi settlement, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting Israeli soldiers at the Zar’it barracks, stating it inflicted casualties. On Monday, missiles …